Gulf News 22m

Inside Dubai’s plan for 3 massive truck rest areas: 490 trucks a day

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the development of three integrated truck rest areas in partnership with the private sector. The facilities will cover a total of over 210,000 square metres and accommodate up to 490 trucks and heavy vehicles. The new rest areas»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Artemis Astronauts to Study the Moon’s Surface Using Mainly Their Eyes

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn mor»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

In High-Stakes Mission, US Special Forces Rescue Airman from Iran After F-15 Crash

US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

IMF Hails Yemen’s Reforms, Supports its Recovery Path

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday resumed Article IV consultations with the Yemeni legitimate government after 11 years. Reflecting the country’s improved institutional performance, this development is an important indicator of restoring channels of cooperatio»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Aspetar provides scientific guidance to help teams navigate environmental challenges at FIFA World Cup 2026

Doha: Research led by Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, in collaboration with world-leading experts has published two extensive scientific review articles offering a practical framework for national teams preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the tournament is set to t»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Air quality in mall parking areas meets safety standards

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) confirmed Friday the air quality safety in shopping mall parking lots. It noted that the results of air quality monitoring operations in these parking areas (both enclosed and semi-enclosed) showed that all readings were within permissibl»»»

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Kathimerini 40m

High school teacher, pupil, held over marijuana possession in park

A high school teacher and one of her pupils have been arrested in an Athens park for alleged possession of tiny quantities of marijuana, police said. Both face charges of breaking drugs laws. A weekend police statement said a spot check by officers patrolling a park in the southern Kallithea distri»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

Energy Minister Holds Talks with French Ambassador to Bulgaria

Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key energy challenges, including electricity prices, energy connectivity, and EU policies, the Ministry said on Sunday. During the meeting, Traikov said that the most viable option for reducing prices a»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Minister of Municipality visits Mazzraty to review poultry and dairy projects strengthening Qatar’s food security ecosystem

Minister of Municipality His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the c»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Behind enemy lines: How the US rescued a downed airman deep inside Iran

Dubai: The dramatic rescue of a US Air Force officer deep inside Iran — after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down — has spotlighted one of the most complex and high-risk military operations: Recovering a pilot behind enemy lines. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, US special o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes

Washington: More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoEHE training center strengthens readiness to meet professional licensing requirements

Doha, Qatar: The Training and Development Center at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education continues to enhance its operational readiness to receive trainees in in-person training programmes at its headquarters, as part of its commitment to ensuring the continuity of training processes with»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Department of Meteorology warns of thunder rain, strong wind

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has forecast hazy and cloudy to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with chance of scattered rain at night, warning of expected thunder rain at places at first associated with strong wind. Offshore, it will be hazy and cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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BNE 2h

Iran war accelerates Chinese US treasure bill sell off

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»

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BNE 2h

Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Jordan accelerates efforts to secure 'alternative' food supply routes as Iran war drives global price hikes

AMMAN — Rising global food prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East war are adding fresh urgency to Jordan’s push to secure alternative supply chains, as the Kingdom works to shield its domestic market from a new wave of imported inflation.The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported a 2»»»

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France24 2h

Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran

Despite denials from Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, there is growing evidence that their territory is being used in attacks on the Iranian regime during the US–Israel war. FRANCE 24 has verified and geolocated multiple videos showing that, on at least two occasions, on March 24 and 31, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Training and Development Center boosts readiness for professional licensing

Tribune News Network Doha The Training and Development Center has reinforced its operational readiness to support the educational sector in meeting professional licensing requirements, while ensuring the continuity of high-quality training programmes. As part of the preparations, the centre has imp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatar’s strong fundamentals shine amid regional tensions: Fitch

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. Fitch placed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) and Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘AA’, reflecti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Municipality minister visits Mazzratyto review poultry and dairy projects

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the company’s ope»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme, Licorne Gulf Holding bring Chinese Sci-Tech Enterprises to Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The “ZhongGuanCun-Gulf Cooperation Council States Innovation Incubation Service” (ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme) recently organised the ZGC-Gulf Conference for AI Industry in Beijing.During the Conference, ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme signed a cooperation »»»

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RT 12h

Israeli flag near UN post in Lebanon puts peacekeepers at risk, a spokesman says

The IDF has erected an Israeli flag beside a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, a move that could draw fire on peacekeepers, the body has warned. The incident comes amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Lebanon-based Hezbollah along the border, which have increasingly draw»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable

Economic growth may slow down due to external crises, but the Bulgarian economy remains relatively stable, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova told Nova News on Saturday. She noted that the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz w»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Illegal taxis in Dubai? RTA warns of Dh5,000 fine

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use only licensed taxis or vehicles operated by companies contracted with the RTA. These vehicles are monitored through smart control systems to ensure high levels of passenger safety and security. Get updated faster»»»

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Gulf News 16h

New adventures await: Yas Waterworld expansion now open to guests with 11 new slides, attractions

Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially unveiled its newest expansion today, introducing 11 exciting new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights. Building on the park’s immersive ‘Lost City’ theme – an extension of Th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Vazrazhdane Top-of-the-List Candidate in Lovech: Education in Region Faces Decline as Young People Leave

Education in Lovech Region is facing serious challenges resulting from a long-standing lack of consistent state policy, said Ivelin Parvanov, Vazrazhdane’s top-of-the-list candidate in Lovech, the party reported on Saturday. In several municipalities, schools are being closed or merged, there is a »»»

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Gulf News 16h

UAE weather: Light rain expected across parts of country on Sunday

Abu Dhabi: Light rain is expected across parts of the UAE on Sunday as partly cloudy to cloudy conditions prevail, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said there is a chance of light rainfall over islands and some coastal and northern areas, while winds will be light to m»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Ministry of Environment and Water Launches New Website Section on Waste Management

The Ministry of Environment and Water announced on Saturday the launch of a new website section, Waste in the Spotlight. The section aims to draw attention to the issue of waste management, which affects not only directly involved stakeholders but also society as a whole. The section will cover top»»»

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RT 17h

Colorado conversion therapy ban at center of US culture war

Lawmakers in Colorado have approved amendments to the state’s ban on “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing an individual’s non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. This comes despite a US Supreme Court ruling blocking enforcement of the state’s ban on s»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Egyptian teen sensation Goda shines at 2026 ITTF World Cup

Macao: Though she walked from the arena back to her hotel wiping away tears, leaving without a word in the mixed zone after her loss on Saturday, 18-year-old Egyptian sensation Hana Goda has emphatically proven her strength at the 2026 ITTF World Cup, etching her name into history. In the women's s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

73 Measles Cases Registered in Bulgaria – Health Ministry

A total of 73 measles cases have been recorded in Bulgaria between March 18 and April 3, the Ministry of Health reported on its website on Saturday. The cases are spread across five regions – Vratsa, Lovech, Pleven, Sofia-city, and Sofia-region. The majority, 83.5%, were registered in Vratsa. Preli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

Food Safety Violations Found in Haskovo Province Warehouses

A large quantity of food products with violations was found during inspections by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) in Haskovo Province, South-Eastern Bulgaria, the agency’s press office reported on Saturday. According to the statement, an unregistered warehouse in Svilengrad contained non-an»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

Progressive Bulgaria Leader in Stara Zagora: Overcoming Citizens’ Fear of Speaking Out Is Biggest Challenge

The biggest challenge for Progressive Bulgaria is overcoming fear, because in regions with diverse ethnic or political communities people are intimidated and hesitate to express their political affiliation or preference for fear of losing their jobs, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said dur»»»

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Libya Herald 19h

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions: Al-Futaisi to Libya Herald

Libya must adopt proactive economic policies to counter the repercussions of regional tensions, Dr Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, head of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said in an exclusive statement to . The statement came on the back of a dialogue session organized by the NESDB,»»»

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Gulf News 19h

UAE air defense forces intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones on April 4

The UAE Air Defense Forces (April 4, 2026) intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's brazen attacks, the UAE Air Defense Forces have intercepted 498 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,141 drones. The Ministry of Defense affirms that »»»

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RT 19h

Former Obama chief accuses Democrats of ‘losing the plot’ over trans issues

Barack Obama’s former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has torn into his own party for embracing race and gender activism over “middle class values.” Can the Democrats row back the worst excesses of the woke era? And could Emanuel lead the party in 2028? ”We lost the plot,” Emanuel said on ‘The Fifth »»»

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Libya Herald 21h

Mitiga airport completes preparations to receive Air Cairo flights

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport Administration announced last Thursday (2 April) that it had welcomed a high-level delegation from Air Cairo on the same day, accompanied by the General Manager and the Director of Malouk Al Rahab Company, as part of the final arrangements for resuming flights»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21h

Information Service to Demonstrate Voting Data Processing System on April 7

Information Service AD will hold a public demonstration on April 7 of the system for computerized processing of voting data for the April 19 parliamentary elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Saturday. Later on Tuesday, the CEC will also provide an opportunity for a public inspe»»»

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France24 21h

Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it

The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France.  Frenc»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE confirms stable food supplies and no shortages as over 12,000 inspections enforce consumer protection

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that there are no indicators of shortages in goods or disruptions to supply chains, emphasising that the daily import of food commodities is proceeding as normal. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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24 News Agency 22h

Sokuluk plant produces over 2,000 tons of asphalt concrete - | 24.KG

Sokuluk asphalt concrete plant No. 8, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, is operating at high production capacity, the press service of the Ministry of Transport of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Since the start of the road season,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Law Enforcers Uncover One of Largest Illegal Cigarette Factories, Two Detained

Bulgarian authorities have uncovered one of the largest illegal cigarette factories in the country, detaining two men in connection with the operation. The suspects, aged 52 and 56, have been held for up to 72 hours by an order of the District Prosecutor’s Office in Kyustendil. They are charged wit»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Raising ‘ausome’ children: Inside the autism journey of UAE families

Dubai: In homes across the UAE, families raising children with autism are discovering that their journeys, while often filled with challenges, are also filled with hope. This World Autism Month, parents in Dubai have shared to Gulf News how their children have transformed their lives, teaching them»»»

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